Edmund Terrill

A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA with the rank of CAPTAIN. DAR Ancestor # A113567 2nd Virginia Brigade

In May of 1766, Edmund with his brother-in-law William Willis witnessed the will of John Hill in Culpeper County, Virginia. (Ref: Willis Genealogy, Peggy Rush, p. 125 citing Culpeper County Will Book A, p. 442-443).

From Ancestry.com and The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 8, page 216 - Edmund Terrill received a grantof land for his services during the Revolution, which he located in Ohio.

From Ancestry.com and The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 59, page 139 - Edmund Terrill enlisted for three years, 27 January 1777, in Capt. John Gillison's Company of Virginia militia. He may have remained inactive until March of 1777. From Mar. 28 to Dec., 1777, Edmund is associated with the 10th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Edward Stevens, who later served as a Brig. Gen. From Jan. to Mar. 1778, he is found again with the 10th Virginia regiment commanded by Major Samuel Hawes. Maj. Hawes is later found asa Col., commanding the 5th Virginia Regiment heroically in the Battleof Guilford Courthouse in NC. in 1781. From April to May 1778, againwith the 10th Virginia commanded by Col. John Green, Edmund is still listed as mustered at Valley Forge. From June to July 1778, Edmund isreferenced as present at Camp White Plains, New York. In September 1778 he is found at "Camp Robinson's Farm". From Oct. to Nov., 1778, Edmund is mustered at Middlebrook.

Edmund served as sergeant in the 6th Continental Line of the VirginiaBrigade according to Garathmey in his book 'Virginians in the Revolution at page 764. This period of time is believed to have been from Dec. 1778 until April 15, 1779. He is believed to have been on furlough until May of 1779. Later, it is referenced that Edmund was a Captain of the Culpeper militia between 1779 and 1780. Ref: DAR Paqtriot Index - Washington, D.C. - 1966.

From May to June 1779, Edmund is found at Camp Smith's Clove. From July to Sept. 1779 he mustered at Camp Ramapo, New Jersey. and from Oct. to Nov. 1779 he is listed at Camp Haverstraw, New Jersey. From Dec. 1779 until March 1780, Edmund is found with the 2nd Virginia Brigade, Commanded by Col. Febiger and in Captain John Steeds Company. Edmund apparently discharged from his 3 year enlistment in March of 1780.His revolutionary service records may be found Rollboxs 95, 103 and 108 of the Revolutionary War Service Records, 1775-83. Edmund owned extensive lands along the Rapidan River in VA. He died in Culpeper County, Va.

Edmund's will was witnessed by John Willis and one of the executors was William Willis both believed to be brothers of Edmund's wife Margaret Willis. The estate division was recieved 16 January 1797. (Ref: Culpeper Co. Wills and Administrations: 1749-1800 - Will Book , 1791 - 1803, Culpeper Co., VA.).

Will of EDMUND TERRILL: Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book C, p. 91

In the Name of God amen, I Edmund Terrill Being sidck and weak in Body, But of sound mind and memory, calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, Do Constitute and - - - this as my Last Will and Testament.

I devise to resign my soul to God who gave it hoping through the morals of Jesus Christ my Savior to Recieve perfect Remission of all my sins, and as for what worldly goods it has pleased God to mestow upon me, I give and Bequeath in the Manner following:

First, my will and Desire is that my land shall be sold to pay of my Just Debts the Ballance of money Arising from the sale of my land if any after my Just debts are paid to be Equally Divided amongst my Children hereafter Named, as to my personal estate, I give to be Equally Divided amongst my Children.

Viz: Elizabeth, mary, John, Edmund, Sarah, Jean, Robert, James, Nancy, Fanny & Lucy Terrell to them and their heirs forever. But if any of these my childrenshould Die before they come of age or Before the day of Marriage there part shall be equally divided amongst the Rest ofmy children then living.

As to my wifes thirds of my Estate after her Deceaswe my will and desire is that they shall be Equally Divided amongst my Children then living.

Last, I Do appoint these my Beloved Friends John Terrell, Robert Garnett & William Willis, Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby Revoking & Disannuling all other will or wills heretofore by me made in witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first Day of June 1784.

Signed in presence of John Terrill, William Willis, John Waugh, John Willis and Ann Terrill

The Inventory and Appraisment of Edmund's estate (20 January 1785 - Culpeper Co., Virginia: Will Book C, p. 122-124) accounted for 15 slaves, 7 various horses, 25 cattle, 15 head of sheep and various tools andpersonal items. These items he owned amounted to 1,235 lbs, 17 shillings and 9 pense. The inventory was witnessed by Robert Garnett, Thomas Garnett and Alexander Dannell (?). Edmund is believed to have beenburied at Green Spring near Culpeper in an unmarked grave.

Edmund Terrill was a son of Robert Terrill and Elizabeth Foster, daughter of John Foster and Anne Moore, daughter of Augustine Moore and Mary Woolley. He was married, in November, 1760, at Orange Co., Virginia, to Margaret "Peggy" Willis, a daughter of John Willis and Elizabeth Plunkett Willis of Orange Co., Virginia.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Oct 4 2020, 15:48:36 UTC